'The English have felt very at home in Italy generally.'
Author Nicholas Hopton discusses his new book and why English people are so in love with Tuscany.
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It was a privilege to return to the British Institute in Florence where I first studied Italian in 1984 and heard writers such as the great Alberto Moravia speak.  I am grateful to the director, Simon Gammell, and his team for hosting me to talk about my book Maremma Mia. 
@NicholasHopton@petillo_kelly@peterfrankopan Panellists reflected that the Mediterranean region is fragmented, yet united by history, architecture, and language. They noted that the region is simultaneously united and diverse. 3/5
@NicholasHopton This launch featured a panel discussion on the Mediterranean and Italy’s role. Panellists included @petillo_kelly, @peterfrankopan, and Robert Fox. They discussed the Mediterranean region as a global gateway, a corridor and connector. 2/5
In March, we launched the Centre’s new Mediterranean Programme. It will be led by @NicholasHopton, a former British Ambassador. https://t.co/7PkstoZvM6 1/5
Former British Amb to Libya, Iran, Qatar and Yemen, @NicholasHopton, joined @RolandOliphant on @Telegraph’s Battle Lines podcast.
He explains the three conditions necessary for a regime collapse and why none of them have yet been met
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